Rachel Buckley Appointed Development Associate for the Epilepsy Foundation New England

Melrose resident Rachel Buckley was recently appointed as to the position of Development Associate for the Epilepsy Foundation New England, an independent nonprofit organization serving MA, RI, ME, and NH.

"We are excited to have Rachel join the Epilepsy Foundation New England in this important role," said Susan Linn, President of the Epilepsy Foundation New England. "Her can-do upbeat attitude is exactly what you’d expect from someone who worked at Disney and we're positive that she'll make an immediate impact on our development program."

Prior to the Epilepsy Foundation New England, Buckley interned at Walt Disney World, Liberty Manor and has volunteered at Children's Hospital in Boston. She graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

The Epilepsy Foundation New England's mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Epilepsy Foundation New England is an independent nonprofit organization serving MA, RI, ME, and NH. For more than three decades, Epilepsy Foundation New England has made a difference for people with epilepsy and their families by helping them make decisions and take actions regarding their health care, daily activities, employment, and community participation. The Foundation engages the community in epilepsy awareness and educational programs, developing support networks, and advocacy to influence public policy.